Child custody disputes can be an emotional time. When domestic violence allegations become a part of the situation, parents may become rightfully concerned about the child’s safety, stability and future, which makes the process more difficult. Parents may start...
As a parent, the thought of a child custody battle can be overwhelming and filled with uncertainty and fear about the future. Still, gaining clarity on the process ahead is the first step toward securing a positive outcome. Understanding the common pitfalls of custody...
Whether a parent is seeking to draft a parenting plan or fix an existing one, specific language can help prevent conflict and protect their child. In addition, clarity serves as a strong defense against disputes. Does a proposed or current plan contain loopholes that...
Repeated late pick-ups can disrupt your routine and affect your child’s sense of stability at home, especially when delays happen without notice or explanation. In New Jersey, custody and parenting time orders exist to create structure and reduce conflict between...
Child support is essential because it allows divorced parents to raise their children with the same level of financial support as parents who still live together. This is accomplished by having one parent provide for the other so that the child can receive adequate...
Parents make many important decisions about their children's upbringing. They decide what medical care their children receive and what religion they observe. They also choose where the children live, as well as what kind of schooling they receive. In many cases,...
Divorce is hard on parents, but it can be even harder on children. In some cases, particularly with young children, they may experience emotions that they’ve never felt before. It’s also possible that they may experience conflicting emotions, which can be difficult to...
It’s not uncommon for a child to express where they’d rather live after a divorce. As a parent navigating a custody case, you may wonder if their wishes carry weight in court. The short answer is yes, but not in the straightforward way you might expect. A judge...
When co-parenting after a divorce, communication is very important. This is especially true at times when the established child custody schedule has to be altered. For example, many parents decide to take vacations or breaks over the summer holiday, when their kids...
Family law courts understand the importance of parental involvement in a child’s development. Children do better in school and with their peers when both parents are actively involved in their lives. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, and there are situations...
